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Our complete guide to Birmingham Airport

One of the UK’s top-10 busiest airports, Birmingham Airport is fast-becoming a hub for travelling to some of the most popular holiday destinations from the United Kingdom.

If you’re looking to fly from Birmingham, or the surrounding area, we’ve teamed up with National Car Parks (NCP) put together a guide with all the information you need to know about Birmingham Airport, so you can plan ahead, and be ready to relax and enjoy your travels.

Special assistance at Birmingham Airport covers a variety of assisted needs. The company has partnered with OCS Ltd to provide the best service possible.

The airport has an Assisted Travel Reception, in between Door A and B of the terminal building. Members of the Assisted Travel team can also meet you at a number of locations around the airport.

Special assistance includes the following services:

Bring your own mobility aid service

Courtesy electric mobility scooters for departing flights

Complementary lanyard or pin badge for hidden disabilities

Autism assistance, including World Duty Free bypass route

Sign language interpreter for hearing impairments

Assisted travel team for visual impairments

Disabled parking at Special Assistance includes the following services:

There are a number of parking options available at Birmingham Airport for travellers who need special assistance:

60 minutes free parking for Blue Badge holders in Premium Set Down

Car parking for disabled passengers is also available in Car Parks 1, 2, 5 and the Drop Off area

If you need any assistance, pre-book with your tour operator or airline at least 48 hours before you arrive, including details of the type of assistance required and the equipment you may need. This can be organised by calling 0121 767 7878.

Security and Express Lane security

The security at Birmingham Airport is located on the first floor, following from the North and South check-in areas. Although each airline has its own requirements, you will need to follow the standard guidelines and practices at UK airports.

To allow you to pass through security more quickly you can take the Express Lane. This can be pre-booked, alongside parking or lounges and will allow you to get on the other side and relax more quickly.

Birmingham Airport bars, cafes and restaurants

Whether you want to grab a quick pick-me-up coffee, enjoy a nice meal or indulge in a couple of drinks as you wait for your flight, there’ll be somewhere for you at Birmingham Airport*:

All Bar One

Location: Before security, North check-in, first floor. After security, South Lounge, Gates 1-20

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Bottega Prosecco Bar

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Burger King

Location: Before security, North check-in, first floor. After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Caffe Nero

Location: Before security, North check-in, ground floor.

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Caffe Ritazza

Location: Before security, North check-in, first floor.

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Costa

Location: Arrivals greeting area (24-hour store)

After security, in the departure lounges (03:00 to 22:00)

Departure Lounge Gates 1-20 (04:00 to 20:30)

Gate 54 (06:00 to 18:00)

Factory Bar and Kitchen

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 3:00 to last flight

Frankie & Benny's

Before security, North check-in, first floor.

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Giraffe

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 3:00 to last flight

Joe and The Juice

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Pret a Manger

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 3:00 to 22:00

Wetherspoon

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 3:00 to 22:00

Wrapchic

Location: Before security, North check-in, ground floor.

Opening times: 4:00 to 21:00

*Opening times and locations are correct as per date posted

Shopping in Birmingham Airport

You can browse a wide variety of shops and retail outlets during your visit to Birmingham airport. Whether you need last-minute toiletries, a tasty snack for your flight, or some last-minute holiday clothes, you will be well catered for:

Accessorize

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Aerospa

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Boots

Before Security, in the arrivals area (04:00 to 22:00)

After security, in the departure lounge (03:30 to 22:00)

After Security, Gates 1-20 (05:00 to 20:30)

BOTB

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Dixons Travel

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Eyelove

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Gratiae

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

ICE - International Currency Exchange

Before security, ground floor North check-in area (04:00 to 21:30)

Before security, ground floor South check-in area (06:00 to 18:00)

Before security, ground floor arrivals (06:00 to 23:00)

After security, in the departure lounge (04:00 to last flight)

Baggage Reclaim (opening times vary)

JD Sports

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Kurt Geiger

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Luggage Point

Location: North terminal, check-in area adjacent to ICE

Open: 04:00 to 22:00 daily

M&S Simply Food

Location: Arrivals

Open: 24 hours

Next

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

PANDORA

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Pocket Shop We Love Booooks

Location: After security, Gates 1-20

Opening times: 5:00 to 20:30

Rolling Luggage

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

SPAR

Location: Before security, ground floor, North check-in area

Open: 24 hours

Superdry

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

The Watch Collection

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

Victoria’s Secret

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

WH Smith Books

Location: After security, in the departure lounge

Opening times: 4:00 to 22:00

WH Smith

Before check-in:

North check-in (04:00 to 22:00)

South check-in (04:00 to 21:00)

Arrivals area (24 hours)

Luggage Shop (05:00 to 21:00)

Departure lounge:

Main store (03:30 to last flight)

Departure Lounge entrance (04:00 to 22:00)

Gates 1-20 (05:00 to 20:30)

Gate 54 (06:00 to 18:00)

World Duty Free

After Security (First flight to last flight)

Arrivals (06:00 to last flight)

After Security, Gates 1-20. (First flight to last flight)

Birmingham Airport also offer the option to reserve your World Duty Free shopping online, and collect when you travel.

If you’re driving to the airport around rush hour, make sure you leave time for traffic delays.

Parking

Extensive car parking facilities at Birmingham Airport allow you to leave your car at the airport. Birmingham airport parking, by official operator NCP, can be booked online in advance, guaranteeing a space and securing a significant discount, but can also be arranged on the day.

With a choice of 12,000 spaces, there are a number of options to suit you, your circumstances and your price point.

You have a number of options depending on your requirements, including:

Valet parking, where your car will be parked for you and ready for collection on return

Car parks with a 1-minute, 3-5 minute and 5-10-minute walk from the terminal, and car parks that are a 5-10-minute shuttle bus ride to the terminal. These include:

Car Park 1 – a 1-minute walk to the terminal

Car Park 2&3 – a 1-minute walk to the terminal

Car Park 4 – a 3-5 minute walk to the terminal

Car Park 5 – a 5-10 minute walk to the terminal

Car Park 7 a 5-10 minute shuttle bus to the terminal

Coach parking is also available a 3-minute walk to the terminal.

Birmingham Airport Drop Off

If someone is dropping you off at Birmingham Airport, there are two drop-off options to help you get checked-in hassle free:

Premium Set Down: one-minute to the terminal, £2 for a 10 minute drop off

Drop Off: 5-10 minute walk to the terminal, free for 30-minute drop off

Car Hire

If you need to hire a car from Birmingham airport, you can choose from one of the many global car hire firms, including*:

Alamo

Europcar

Hertz

Avis

Inter rent

Firefly

Budget

Goldcar

Sixt

*Car hire firms are correct as per date posted.

Taxis from Birmingham Airport

If you need to get a taxi from Birmingham airport after your flight, there are licenced black cabs operating outside the terminal 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Getting to Birmingham by train

Reaching the airport is simple from Birmingham International Station. There is a free Air Rail monorail system that takes under two minutes to reach the airport.

Birmingham International Station can be reached from the rest of the UK.

Getting to Birmingham by bus

Birmingham Airport can be reached by a number of bus routes: X1 between Birmingham centre and Coventry, X12 between Birmingham centre and Solihull, and 75/75A between Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham train station.

Nearby BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT

If you are staying near Birmingham Airport, you can take advantage of the nearby hotels, restaurants and bars during your stay.

Travelodge

Ibis Hotel

Address: Ambassador Rd, Bickenhill, Birmingham B26 3AW

Phone: 0121 619 9001

Distance from airport: less than one mile

Star rating: 3 stars

We hope this guide gives you all the information you need before heading to Birmingham airport, so you can enjoy your travels stress-free! Information for this Birmingham Airport guide was provided by National Car Parks (NCP), providers of car parking for cities, airports and events.

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